Membership Descriptions

A. Active Member, Academy of Clinician Scholars

Shall consist of UC San Diego Health Sciences faculty:

• Whose academic files are reviewed for merit (step) and promotions by the UC San Diego academic  process
• Who have achieved the academic rank of Associate or Full Professor, in any academic series
• Who render clinical care at a minimum of 50% work effort
• Who have provided at least four (4) years of clinical service as a member of UC San Diego's faculty
• Who have demonstrated excellent clinical skills, as well as, a commitment to medical education and/or creative academic work

B.  Emeritus Member, Academy of Clinician Scholars

Shall consist of UC San Diego Health Sciences faculty:

• Who are Academy members that have transitioned to emeritus status on the UC San Diego Health Sciences faculty
• Who are Academy members who have transitioned in their career to rendering care at less than 50% work effort
• Emeritus members of the Academy are non-voting members.

C.  Ex-Officio Member, Academy of Clinician Scholars

Shall consist of UC San Diego Health Sciences Chairs and Position Administrators:

• Who are not otherwise eligible for Active or Emeritus AOCS membership primarily because they are less than 50% Clinical FTE.  When nominated for Ex-officio membership, the nomination letter should include how the nominee would help with the AOCS mission
• Can participate in all faculty-wide AoCS events and will be included on all AoCS Communication
• Ex-officio Members are non-voting members​